“Fun Apps for Your Droid”

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Droid and iPhones are so much fun because there are thousands of apps to download that can turn your phone into everything from a personal trainer to a fax machine. It's just downright cool. Even though I've been experiencing issues with my phone since the Froyo software update, I still love my Motorola Droid and wouldn't think about giving it up. Well, maybe for a Droid 2 <grin>

So how do you know which apps to download? Here's a list of my personal favorites. let me know what you think. I use, or have you used most of these on a daily basis. So many apps, but never enough space.

If you think of any I missed please post them in the comments section.

Files Anywhere

Directly upload, download and send files from your Android Phone.  Share, manage, email and fax remote files.

http://filesanywhere.com/android/index.html

Bump

Share contacts info, pictures, calendar events, and more just by tapping two phones together. Works with Iphone and Android phones.

http://bu.mp/

Trapster

It’s easy to avoid a speed trap when you know where they are.

http://www.trapster.com/android.php


Where's My Droid

Lost your phone? Send a text message of "wheres my Droid" from any phone to yours and it will start ringing even if it's on vibrate. Cool.

http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-alienmanfc6-wheresmyandroid-jmwp.aspx


WordPress

Post to your blog, edit comments and more.

http://android.wordpress.org/


B&B Gallery

A better photo and video organizer then the default one on the phone.
http://gallery.breadandbuttertool.com/


HandCent Messaging

A Better Text messaging program. The factory installed one leaves a lot to be desired.

http://www.handcent.com/


My Lookout

Protects your phone from viruses and also will locate it for you if lost. Back up your data too. All free.

https://www.mylookout.com/


WeatherBug

Know what the weather forecast is in a jiffy and keep your eye on any approaching storms.

http://weather.weatherbug.com/mobile/android.html

Twitter for Android
I love Tweeting from my phone.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/twitter-for-android-the-best-apps-reviewed/

Gmail for Android

Access your gmail account.

http://www.google.com/mobile/android/mail/


Alarming Alarm Clock

If you lead a busy life you need an alarm clock. This app gives extra customization to the built in program.

http://android.hlidskialf.com/apps/alarming

Facebook

Read and Post Facebook Updates on the go. Be notified immediately of new comments.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/facebook-for-android/com.facebook.katana

SatSports Log

Monitors walking or Running Distance, hiking and bicycling too.

http://www.satsportsgps.com/sportslog/htcandroid.html


Blogger  Droid

Post Pix to Blogger and more.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/and.blogger


Photoshop Express

Photos underexposed. All is not loss, edit them with Photoshop.

http://mobile.photoshop.com/android/


Navigation

Why buy a GPS when it comes built into your phone.

http://www.google.com/mobile/navigation/index.html#utm_campaign=en&utm_source=gh0smm&utm_medium=ha&utm_term=android%20navigation&dc=gh0smm


Custom Car

Allows you to put all of your driving apps in one convenient location- Now with three home screens with six customizable shortcuts

http://www.appbrain.com/app/custom-car-home/com.bigfwoosh.customcarhome

Printer Share

Think you can't print from your phone? Think Again. With this app printing out pix is a breeze.

http://www.printeranywhere.com/

Kindle

Read more then 700,000 books from  your phone. Free, no Kindle required.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=165849822&tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=5712036437&ref=pd_sl_39sm5vewxg_b

Pandora

Listen to Internet Radio and customize your own channels.

http://www.pandora.com/android



Daily Horoscope

Call me superstitious but I still get a kick out of reading what the stars have in store for me.

http://droidfreeapps.com/2010/01/android-horoscope-apps/


PDA Net

Tether your computer to your phone's Internet connection. Allows your phone to be used as a modem. Nice.

http://www.junefabrics.com/android/


ChompSMS
A replacement app for the built in messaging app.Loaded with extras like chat-style bubbles, contact pictures, quick reply, signatures and more.

http://www.chompsms.com/


Juice Defender
All of these apps put a lot of strain on your battery. Last longer with Juice Defender. It’s like Viagra, but for your phone <LOL>

http://latedroid.com/juicedefender/


RingDroid
Gives you the ability to take music files and turn them into ring tones.

http://code.google.com/p/ringdroid/

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